Lady’s-smock (Cuckooflower)
As the cuckoo calls in late spring and early summer, so the cuckooflower’s conspicuous blooms start to appear. Cardamine pratensis was also known as ‘water … Continue
Ficaria verna
Lesser celandine
Lesser celandine belongs to the buttercup family. The bright yellow flowers appear briefly in early spring. The plant has a long history as a … Continue
Lesser celandine and ground ivy stew
Lesser celandine should never be eaten raw, as all parts of the plant contain a toxic compound called protoanemonin. However, this toxin is completely … Continue
Lesser celandine and lamb heart stew
Lesser celandine should never be eaten raw, as all parts of the plant contain a toxic compound called protoanemonin. However, this toxin is completely … Continue
Spicy lesser celandine straws
Lesser celandine should never be eaten raw, as all parts of the plant contain a toxic compound called protoanemonin. However, this toxin is completely … Continue
Lesser celandine stroganoff
Lesser celandine should never be eaten raw, as all parts of the plant contain a toxic compound called protoanemonin. However, this toxin is completely … Continue